Mr Damian Simeonov > Boyanov & Co. > Sofia, Bulgaria > Lawyer Profile

The multidisciplinary approach of Boyanov & Co.‘s projects and PPP unit draws on expertise from the energy and natural resources, real estate and construction, M&A and banking and finance departments to advise on foreign investment projects and transactions, major privatisations, infrastructure projects, public procurement and concession agreements. The team has recently been involved in green energy projects, a natural gas pipeline project and various acquisitions involving real estate and telecoms assets. The practice is led by Alexander Chatalbashev, Nickolay Nickolov, Yordan Naydenov and Damian Simeonov.

The energy and natural resources department at Boyanov & Co. is noted for its capabilities in large renewable energy transactions and their financing, as well as regulatory matters and more recently advice on nuclear power projects. The firm excels across these mandates due to a multidisciplinary approach, wherein the firm draws on expertise across the finance, M&A and real estate practices. Alexander Chatalbashev is reputed for his ‘wide ranging experience and solid understanding of the Energy sector’ which covers M&A, regulatory and litigation matters. Nickolay Nickolov and Damian Simeonov also advise on the energy-related real estate and construction, and financing matters respectively.

The banking and finance team at Boyanov & Co. is especially well versed in handling financial transactions including bilateral bank loans, syndicated loans, corporate and public bond issues and M&A transactions. The firm has established strong relationships with Bulgarian and international financial institutions and corporate borrowers and has particularly strong relationships with key banks in Bulgaria, where they act as in-house legal counsel. Damian Simeonov heads the practice and has a strong track record of assisting with large financing transactions, and the team is further strengthened by Ralitsa Nedkova and Georgi Drenski.